Papilloma Virus Vaccine Therapy in Treating Young Patients With Recurrent Papilloma of the Larynx

Phase II Study of Immunotherapy With Autogenous Papilloma Vaccine in Patients With Recurrent Juvenile Papilloma of the Larynx

RATIONALE: Vaccines made from papilloma virus cells may make the body build an immune response to and kill papilloma cells.

PURPOSE: Phase II trial to study the effectiveness of papilloma virus vaccine in treating young patients with recurrent papilloma of the larynx.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: I. Determine the immune response in patients with juvenile papilloma of the larynx treated with autogenous vaccine derived from each patient's own tumor.

OUTLINE: Patients receive autogenous papilloma vaccine intradermally and subcutaneously weekly for 20 weeks.

PROJECTED ACCRUAL: Not specified

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

    • New Jersey
      • Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07103-2714
        • New Jersey Medical School

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 year and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT, CHILD)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Diagnosis of severe recurrent juvenile papilloma of the larynx requiring surgery at least 4 times per year Condition must have existed for more than 1 year

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 1 and over Performance status: Not specified Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Not specified Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Not specified

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: See Disease Characteristics

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Study Chair: James M. Oleske, MD, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 1971

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 1, 1999

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 26, 2004

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

February 27, 2004

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

July 26, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 23, 2011

Last Verified

January 1, 2002

More Information

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Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CDR0000071657
  • NJ-LAR-1
  • NJ-M-41-1976

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